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Attorney general announces indictment of largest marijuana drug ring in state history

Distributed thousands of pounds of illegal pot across state lines

DATE: Jun 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Did lawmakers crackdown on texting while driving? It’s complicated

Law is tougher but adds uncertainty to enforcement

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Summer DUI crackdown active through June 26

Impaired-driving fatalities in Colorado are highest June-August

DATE: Jun 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 5,000 drivers cited from Click It or Ticket campaign

Citations decreased by 487 from last year’s May enforcement

DATE: Jun 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

13 ticketed for trespassing in closed wildlife areas around Durango

Fewer officers results in less patrols, citations

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Investigation rules out homicide in Mancos woman’s death

Sheriff’s detective says evidence points to an accident

DATE: May 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Law enforcement memorial walk to be held Saturday

DATE: May 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which it falls every year – this week for 2017 – is recognized as Nati...

DATE: May 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Toddler killed, mom injured in crash on Highway 550

A toddler died and his mother was injured when their SUV rolled about 9 a.m. Friday in the 6500 block of U.S. Highway 550, north of the state line. Gabriella Gething, 19, was driv...

DATE: Apr 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Woman dies when vehicle rolls into waterway on Colorado 145

Traffic delayed southeast of Norwood

DATE: Apr 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma sheriff’s office searches for missing Cortez man

Search for Erick Hurley comes up empty

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Legislative Roundup: Bill advances to toughen penalties for texting while driving

DENVER – On Tuesday, the two chambers of the state Legislature gave 18 bills a third reading, 24 a second reading, while 20 were scheduled for committee hearings. Floor work Ho...

DATE: Mar 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News